Undemanding, with suitability for biofumigation

Low requirements on soil and climate make TERRAFIT a undemanding cover crop

Fast initial development for good erosion protection and weed suppression

Stabilizes the humus content by providing valuable organic matter

Freely available nutrients are bound and protected against shifting into rootless layers

Due to the particularly high amounts of glucosinolates in the leaves and grains, TERRAFIT is very well suited for combating soil-borne diseases by biofumigation technology

General description

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Classification Bundessortenamt

Initial mass formation

Tendency to flower

Resistance to lodging

Agronomic features

Weed suppression

Protection against erosion

Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation

Humus formation

Cold- and frost resistance

Drought tolerance

Type of root

Tuft root with strong main root

Rooting depth

120 cm

Breeder

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH

All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.

Crop rotation suitability

Maize

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Cereals

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Oilseed rape

Sugar beets

Potatoes

Intensive crops

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Legumes

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Cultivation recommendations

Recommended sowing rate

10 – 15 kg/ha

Sowing depth

2 – 3 cm

Sowing period

August until September for cover crop use

Fertilization

40 - 60 kg N/ha

Crop protection

Usually there is no plant protection required

Sowing method

Low requirements, from spreader to drill seed

Breeder

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH

All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.